Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Reviews

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Sasha from Valdosta, GA

01/15/2012

Reviewer is A past student here.

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Bang for the buck

WGTC is way cheaper than most universities. At VSU it cost me at least $2,000 to $4,000 per semester to go full time. Whereas at wiregrass the price is not even $1,000.

What to do for fun

They host all types of events and send you emails in your student email account to keep you updated.

Food and Dining

The food here is very good and nothing like cafeteria food.

Dorm Life

There is no on campus housing.

Academic Rigor

The courses are very passable. They arent necessarily easy but you can get at least a B in most courses

Tips for prospective students

Research the teachers before you sign up for a class. Try to find out their teaching methods.

In three sentences

WGTC is a great college to start off your career. If you want to attend for something like nursing they have all types of certificates you can earn on the way. The teachers are great and most of them will make sure they do what they can to help you pass.

Joy from Willacoochee, GA

I take almost all my classes on-line and at times it can be tough, but on the other hand I am about to do my school work as it fits in to my schedule.

Tips for prospective students

My tips for prospective students, is to not rush into a program, take your time and know what you really are interested in before pinning yourself down to a major.

In three sentences

Wiregrass technical College is a amazing college for a single mother, full-time student, and part-time worker like myself. I am able to attend college online at my pace, with flexibility and ease. I would recommend it for all non-traditional students.

Jonathankyle from Valdosta, GA

10/24/2012

Reviewer is A current student here.

4 of 10

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Campus Safety

Wiregrass provides their own campus police. Staff of either 2 or three officers with guns and one Federal work study student. Don't for one day think you can get away with taking your parking decal off and parking in a visitor space. The campus police does run tag numbers and keep an eye on how long cars have been parked in those spaces. Same applies for students in Faculty/Staff/ and reserved parking.

Clubs and Activities

Student life council and Collegiate fellowship

Great for these types of students

Low income students or not. Students who plan on pursuing higher education in the medical field or industry.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

None to speak of.

Bang for the buck

Wiregrass offers classes at reasonable prices. If prospective student is a Georgia resident then depending on other criteria such as High school or G.E.D. recipient and G.P.A they may be eligible for the Hope scholarship or grant which pays for about 80% of tuition. Depending on income or parental reliance the student may also qualify for federal pell grant. Most students at Wiregrass are able to attend without ever having to pay for any educational related things out of pocket (excluding background checks, vaccinations, drug screens. program dependant)

What to do for fun

Wiregrass has two major organizations for students; the student life council, and the Collegiate fellowship (christians meeting every tuesday, free lunch provided with guest speakers). About once a semester the student life council will host a one day event with free food, gifts, carnival games, tents with local businesses, teeth cleaning (dental assisting), glucose and cholesterol testing (clinical lab technology), showcase of students welds, car bodies, air conditioners (industrial programs).

Food and Dining

Wiregrass offers the Upper Crust which is open during day and night classes. To the students at Wiregrass it is more commonly known as The Crusty Pizza. The menu items, excluding the pizza, are great. The prices at this cafeteria are somewhat high.

Dorm Life

There are no dorms provided.

Academic Rigor

The school strives to be as good or even better than other true universities in the state so that there is no question as to whether a student's credit at Wiregrass will be able to transfer to four year colleges. A downside to some of the courses is that they are adding more and more online course, but the structure of this online courses at times do not seem to provide adequate teaching time.

Tips for prospective students

Be patient with the financial aid office, there are only four women working in the office. If a student is planning to attend with Department of Veteran's affairs funding, expect some delays as only one women in the financial aid office works with the veteran's funding programs. Do ,however, keep pushing these women to process your paperwork, they tend to fall behind because of the large volume of students, and sometimes have been known to forget to process a student. If a prospective student plans on transferring for pre-med later do not take classes in categorized as ALHS. These do not tend to transfer to four year colleges, they are really only diploma level courses.

In three sentences

Wiregrass is a great college, with many different options for career paths. Most people attend this school if they are either unsure of what to major in, trying to complete core classes before attending a four year college, or looking for a direct career path usually in the health care field. Unfortunately, there are not enough core classes to take for those planning to transfer to a four year school

Stephanie from Valdosta, GA

This school is great for the working adult or maybe you want to start at a smaller school instead of a huge university. It is also a great school for single parents.

What to do for fun

They do have clubs but I don't know anything about them. I work two jobs so I don't have time for much else.

Food and Dining

I have not eaten anything there.

Dorm Life

No dorm life.

Academic Rigor

The tests and assignments are enough to make you think but not so much you feel stressed and pressured. It's a wonderful balance.

Tips for prospective students

I recommend finding someone that has taken the class before and find out what information on the teacher. If I had done that I would have picked a different teacher for one of my classes. I learn hands on so reading from a power point does nothing for me. I also recommend buying your books online. It is so much cheaper.

In three sentences

They have a very flexible schedule for those that have to work full time. They also seem to have a wide variety of computers for those that may not have one at home to use. The teachers could stand to be a little more interactive with their teaching.

I love this college and it is so worth the amount of money, once you get your financial aid, your pretty much covered but there are the occasional things that you have to pay out of pocket for, but they are worth it.

What to do for fun

All sorts of programs and school functions to join in.

Food and Dining

Amazing little lunch spot here.

Dorm Life

There is no dorm life here, it is a vocational tech school, but it's such a great place to continue or just starting out on your education future.

Academic Rigor

Great Academic programs and teachers and professors so dedicated.

Tips for prospective students

Apply, take entrance exams, and get all your finacial aid in order.

In three sentences

Wiregrass Georgia Technical college is the best college for anyone wanting to continue their education. All age ranges, moms, dads, grandparents, are all at this college, it is so empowering to see all these generations, wanting to expand their knowledge. I have had the best experience here so far and can not wait to continue my learning with them.

Stacy from Douglas, GA

01/08/2014

Reviewer is A current student here.

10 of 10

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Campus Safety

on campus they have an officer at all times

Bang for the buck

I would not want to go to another school at all. I like the school in every way. I am enjoying going to Wiregrass and I hope that the next person gets just as much enjoyment out of going to the school as i am.

What to do for fun

you can do what ever you like because it is an open campus you can go as you please.

Food and Dining

they have a little sitting area where you can eat at but they do have vending machinces

Dorm Life

you do not have to live on campus. it is a off campus living

Academic Rigor

they have many to choice from

Tips for prospective students

It will be best if you could buy the books used they work just as good as the new one and alot cheaper.

In three sentences

Wiregrass Ga Tech College is a very good school. The teachers are nice and they will help you as much as they can. The woman at the service desks are kind and helpful.

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